Headline Roundup • July 21st, 2018

Reactions Vary on Cohen Tapes

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Reactions vary to the news that President Trump's ex-lawyer recorded him discussing a payment to a former Playboy model, with some arguing it means little unless Trump used federal donations, while others say the implications are far-reaching. The president reacted to the reports on Twitter, stating that "your favorite President did nothing wrong!"

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Michael Cohen's tape of Trump isn't that big a deal – yet

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Michael Cohen's tape of Trump isn't that big a deal – yet

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Everyone is freaking out over a New York Times report that the FBI has secured an audio tape involving President Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, and Trump himself. But here's the thing: This audio tape is not the disaster for Trump that some are presenting.

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Michael Cohen's tapes might be the kompromat we've been waiting for

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No man’s a hero to his valet. President Donald J. Trump is no exception. He’s plainly lost whatever Caesar status he once had with his longtime valet — I mean lawyer — Michael Cohen.

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Trump attacks Michael Cohen over 'Playboy model payment tape'

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President Donald Trump has condemned his former lawyer Michael Cohen amid US media reports that he secretly recorded Mr Trump discussing payments to a former Playboy model.

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